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Sukari Industries Limited v Fredrick Oluoch [2018] KEHC 3684 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 3684 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3684
Citation
[2018] KEHC 3684 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a decision of the Senior Resident MagistrateCoramJ.R. KARANJAH
Holding

The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.

Facts

The appellant, Sukari Industries Limited, was sued by the respondent, Fredrick Oluoch, for general damages arising from a road accident involving the appellant's tractor and the respondent as a pedestrian.

Issues

  1. Liability apportionment
  2. Quantum of damages

Reasoning

The trial court's factual findings on the occurrence of the accident are upheld. The appellant is held 90% responsible for the accident, and the trial court's award of Kshs.700,000/= general damages is deemed reasonable.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • SELLE –VS- ASSOCIATED MOTOR BOAT COMPANY (1968) E.A 123.
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